Link: Colin Firth also stars in both St. trinians and The importance of being Earnest.

Oscar Wilde's classic comedy 'The importance of being Earnest' made it to the big screen in 2002. In my opinion it doesn't do Oscar Wilde's highly amusing work justice, but for someone who has no expectations from it (has neither read nor watched the play) i think it would make an amusing 90 minutes. In it's defence it is more entertaining than many other's of this type. Its a romantic comedy starring Judi Dench, Reese Witherspoon, Rupert Everett and Colin Firth. There is no dening this film is greatly enhanced by the actors selected. Rupert Everett has a comic presence which makes me smile and Reese witherspoon holds her own. i am usually drawn to films that stars in her as she brings presents and unique qualities to all the films i have seen her in. As i discovered its creator, British film director Oliver Parker has made Oscar Wilde's work into a film before. In 1999 he directed 'an ideal husband'.
i watched this film on TV with friends, i found watching the film in this capacity made it more enjoyable. it added to the light weighted humour of the film and helped to keep the film at a nice pace. this film will not leave a lasting impression but it should be enjoyable for film fans who wanted a non taxing diversion.